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Magnificent: The Complete Studio Duets

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The Collaboration of The Supremes (post Diana Ross) and The Four Tops was a match made in heaven....The beautiful rich soulful voice of Jean Terrell and the powerful soulful voice of the late great Levi Stubs was a blend of sweet summer wine.........here we are 37yrs later and we have all 3 LP's from 1972 and the unrealised music from the vault that was to become the fourth album release in 1974.....Its as if it were yesterday that we have this to enjoy thank you Hip-O-Select this would not be possible

I can't believe they released this! I thought this collection by the fabulous 70's Supremes and The Four Tops had been pushed aside and forgotten by the powers that be. I am so glad it has finally seen the light of day. Not really feeling the packaging, doesn't look very professional. Like a quick job at Kinko's. But it's really what is contained on the CD's that matters. Their voices blend and play so well off of each other. Jean and Levi were the perfect match!

"Knock On My Door," "I'm Glad About It," "I Can't Believe You Love Me," are my favorites but the entire collection is stellar! A previously un-released set has been added to the mix and they are great too.

Another must have from the fabulous Motown vaults. This set makes a great companion to the Supremes "This Is The Story" box set.

This collection of music by the Supremes and Four Tops, that is (jean Terrell) on lead instead of (Diana) is fantastic, this release is simply a breath of frsh air.

Its been years since I heard these tracks except the original Magnificient 7, since I have the cd, but the other two are glorious extensions of the first release. If you were around in the 70's and remember the second release by these two groups "You Got To Have Love in Your Heart" well you have to listen to the extended version, they really let Jean Terrell let loose and boy did she turn it out, Levi who was equally impressive is left in the dust on this track. I am so glad they let the Supremes recombo with another male group so their talent could come forward as they did on several of the cuts such as "reach Out and touch" & "you got what it takes" where Mary & Cindy get lead lines, something that would not have been possible with Diana in the mix, and it was evident on their previous outings with Ross & the tempts (which by that time Ross was considered seperate from the girls).

Memories come back to life when I hear, "If You Could see me know" "I'm glad About it" "Letl Make Love" "Its Impossible", Melodie, The Bigger you Love (where Jean is apparently on the backup vocals with Mary & Cindy) and especially the remix of "river deep mt. High" which reminds us of why this collaboration was explosive with the symphonic type opening evidently leading into the uptempo trackp. The new unreleased bonus tracks takes some getting used to but a track called "Chain Reaction" is off the hook you could always rely on Jean to deliver a good vocal and it was even sweeter with Levi sharing it with her. I highly recommend this album inspite of the fact that they could have done a better job with the cover art, its whats inside that really count, and these grooves are on fire. Right on and Still Waters to the Supremes & Tops.

I NEVER LEAVE PRODUCT REVIEWS. I AM DOING SO THIS TIME TO CLARIFY THAT THE DISTRESS IN THE ART WORK IS ABSOLUTELY INTENTIONAL. IT IS NEITHER CHEAP NOR A MISTAKE. THE DESIGNER INTENDED THE EFFECT. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG OR LIMITED IN THE PACKAGING DESIGN. AS FOR THE MUSIC, THIS IS GREAT STUFF. THIS IS VERY SOPHISTICATED MOTOWN. MANY OF THESE SELECTIONS WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATE FOR THE TOP-FORTY FORMAT OF THE DAY. IF YOU LIKE THE TWO STUDIO RECORDINGS BY DIANA ROSS AND THE SUPREMES WITH THE TEMPTATIONS, YOU WILL LOVE THIS. WE NEVER GOT TO ENJOY THE INCREDIBLE RANGE OF THE FOUR TOPS. GET THIS RECORDING, AND THEN GET THE "LOST AND FOUND" RECORDING BY THE FOUR TOPS TITLED "BREAKING THROUGH" IF YOU WANT TO GET A SENSE OF THEIR AMAZING RANGE AND TALENT. THEY ALMOST MAKE THE HI-LOS SEEM LIKE AMATEURS.

This is a remarkable collection, the new mix of "River Deep.." is worth the price alone. Both of these groups had immense talent, and for the most part it was put to good use here. I'm amazed though at the number of times some other reviewers just can't let it go, and for some reason have to include the history of Diana Ross and how much they disliked her. It denigrates both her contribution to the Supremes in musical history, and makes it seem as if the Jean Terrel led years had to be compared to every thing that came before. Their singing styles were completely different and sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. Celebrate these girls in every different combination they recorded!

Really enjoyed these hits from the "vault" hope there are more coming soon! From the Supremes/4Tops!

I WAITED A LONG TIME FOR THIS TO BE RELEASED. NOT TOO LONG AGO I GOT THE ALBUM "THE RETURN OF THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN" [MOTOWN 736] AND MY ALL TIME FAVORITE IS "IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW" THE SUPREMES WERE A LOT BETTER AFTER DIANA ROSS LEFT{ DIANA ROSS IS A GOOD SINGER, BUT SHE IS BETTER AS A SOLO ARTIST}.

I absolutely loved this album. It seemed so fresh, as if it was just released. I can't stop listening to it. My favorites are "River Deep, Mountain High," "You've Gotta Have Love in Your Heart" (originals and re-mixed), "For Your Love," "Hello Stranger," and "If". For those new to Motown Music it is important to note that Jean Terrell replaced Diana Ross in 1970. Although she didn't have the star power, Jean had the "voice power" that Diana oftened lacked. Because of the politics at Motown, Diana got the marketing and focus, and the Supremes were ignored. This album shows that Berry Gordy and Motown Music make a major mistake. Because of Jean, the post-Diana Supremes, still made hits and great music (even without Motown support). Levi Stubbs is fantastic on the album, but Jean really steals the show, exhibiting how comfortable she was in a variety of musical formats. I hope there are more Jean Terrell music in the Hippo vaults.

No Diana Ross on this CD :( Calling the Supremes without Diana Ross is like Blondie without Debbie Harry.

Still is very good music. Levi Stubbs is the saving grace here.